Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Ode to the Zip Code on 419 Day

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Throughout March, we partnered  with the Arts Commission, the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library and the Toledo Fair Housing Center to promote a poetry contest— Ode to the Zip Code. Locals were invited to submit a poem based on their zip code to celebrate their neighborhood. Join Toledoans on April 19— 419 Day!— and hear the top 25 submissions read by the authors. The top three entries will be selected that evening. 6-8pm Tuesday, April 19.

Toledo Lucas County Public Library McMaster Center | 325 N. Michigan St.
419-243-6163 | bit.ly/zipodes419entry

The Toledo City Paper depends on readers like you! Become a friend today. See membership options

Throughout March, we partnered  with the Arts Commission, the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library and the Toledo Fair Housing Center to promote a poetry contest— Ode to the Zip Code. Locals were invited to submit a poem based on their zip code to celebrate their neighborhood. Join Toledoans on April 19— 419 Day!— and hear the top 25 submissions read by the authors. The top three entries will be selected that evening. 6-8pm Tuesday, April 19.

Toledo Lucas County Public Library McMaster Center | 325 N. Michigan St.
419-243-6163 | bit.ly/zipodes419entry

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